Author: Ken Rosen (2080)
MatR: Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen, Forever Young
One time only: Bruce and Bob Dylan perform Dylan’s classic “Forever Young” at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum inaugural concert.
Cover Me, Found Wandering: I'm on Fire
From their 2015 EP “The Living Room Sessions,” watch indie/folk/Americana trio Found Wandering’s spirited cover of Bruce’s “I’m on Fire.”
MatR: Gary U.S. Bonds and Bruce Springsteen, Jole Blon
Originally meant for The River before Bruce and the band leant their talents to Gary U.S. Bonds’ comeback album, “Jole Blon” still (sort of) qualifies as Bruce’s first officially released cover.
Roll of the Dice: Delivery Man
“Darlington County” has a prequel, Wayne’s buddy has a name, and Bobby Jean has yet another sister. Don’t believe me? Take a listen to Bruce’s unreleased lark, “Delivery Man.”
MatR: Ronnie Spector and The E Street Band, Say Goodbye to Hollywood
The E Street Band finally gets an official recording credit in 1977 when Steve Van Zandt recruits them to back Ronnie Spector in the studio. Listen to Ronnie and the band cover Billy Joel’s “Say Goodbye to Hollywood.”
Cover Me, Jennie Abrahamson: Lift Me Up
There are so many covers of Bruce Springsteen’s songs out there that I sometimes wonder if I’ll ever be able to catalog them all. Most…
MatR: Roy Orbison and Bruce Springsteen, Oh, Pretty Woman
Why does Bruce have so much trouble getting through “Oh, Pretty Woman?” Who knows, but it’s fun to watch him try. Check out a bevy of great performances with Roy Orbison, Elvis Costello, and John Fogerty.
Cover Me: On Top of Old Smoky
One time only: Bruce pays tribute to the resilience of Pacific Northwesterners in the shadow of the recently erupted Mount St. Helens.
Roll of the Dice: There Will Never Be Any Other For Me But You
Bruce played it more than 30 times on the Ghost of Tom Joad Tour, but “There Will Never Be Any Other For Me But You” remains one of his most under-the-radar love songs. Take a listen to this 1990s period piece inside.
Roll of the Dice: Pink Cadillac
It may be pink, but it ain’t no car. Backstory and great performances inside.